Vaticanism

[ vat-i-kuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Usually Disparaging.

1. the doctrine of the absolute supremacy of the pope.

Vaticanism

/ ˈvætɪkəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. derogatory.
   the authority and policies of the Pope and the papal curia, esp with regard to papal infallibility

Other Words From

• Vati·can·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vaticanism¹

First recorded in 1870–75; Vatican + -ism

Example Sentences

He strongly opposed the papal-infallibility movement, and took the side of Mr. Gladstone in his attacks on Vaticanism.

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